Diagnosing the Problem
HP Servers Troubleshooting Guide
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Table 1-2: When the Server Does Not Start
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What to Check
What to Do
Check for incorrect system settings:
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Are switches set correctly?
Refer to your server-specific user
documentation to verify switch
settings.
Check for faulty power delivery:
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Is the power cord working?
•
Is the power strip working?
•
Is the power outlet working, and
at the correct voltage level?
Refer to “Power Source” in
Chapter 2.
Check for power supply problems:
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Is each power supply fan
spinning?
•
Are the power supplies’ LEDs
indicating that each power supply
is working?
•
Have you recently added
hardware which might be
overburdening the power
supplies?
•
Is the uninterruptible power
supply (UPS) starting and
working correctly?
Refer to:
•
“Power Supply” in Chapter 2
•
“Uninterruptible Power
Supply” in Chapter 2
•
Your server-specific user
documentation for more
information on LEDs
Check for a system short circuit:
•
Is the power status LED blinking
intermittently, turning amber, or
staying off?
Refer to:
•
“System Short Circuit” in
Chapter 2
•
Your server-specific user
documentation for more
information on LEDs
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